Affordable wedding venues you need to know

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Choosing a venue that’s appropriate for a wedding is crucial for planning aspects as well as budget. Opting for a ‘cheaper’ non-wedding venue house rental can often cause more grief later down the planning line. For example, when you are organising the catering for your wedding meal and realise the kitchen facilities are not suitable for their service.

Cheaper is sometimes not always better - but with these ‘best value’ venues you know they have the experience of hosting weddings, whilst their prices shouldn’t take your breath away.


Puglia


Masseria Angiulli Piccolo

Where is it?

Grottaglie, in the Salento Hills; Brindisi airport 1hr

Key facts

  • Max 150 guests

  • Sleeps 12 guests onsite, further recommended accommodation closeby

  • Open April - October

  • Small local church 5 mins, civil and symbolic ceremony at venue

Why is it good?

  • Has a wet weather plan

  • Various options for different parts of your day - poolside aperitif, courtyard meal, terraces for drinks

  • Feels very intimate

  • Check out Ash + Richard’s wedding here

Lucy Loves

For what is a small masseria, Angiulli Piccolo boasts so much space and character. All of the spaces have been kept clean, modern and fresh giving a calming and relaxed feeling to the place as well as a huge amount of space to celebrate!

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Masseria Amastuola

Where is it?

Taranto, Brindisi and Bari airport 1hr

Key facts

  • Perfect for 150 guests

  • Sleeps 40 onsite

  • Civil ceremony at venue, with church service locally

Why it’s good?

  • Incredible sea views

  • Own wine produced

  • Check out Natalie + Dan’s wedding here

Lucy Loves

There’s a lot to love. Set on a hilltop, I love the views from the Masseria. The food and drinks options are clear and easy to understand as well as being delicious! The rooms are really modern and spacious.

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Villa Cenci

Where is it?

Cisternino; Bari airport 1hr

Key facts

  • Ideal for 100 guests

  • Accommodation for 34 in suites

  • In-house restaurant catering

  • Convennient for both Bari and Brindisi airport

Why it’s good?

  • Stunning pool with large lawn area - perfect for aperitifs

  • Close to Puglia’s gem, Ostuni and near to the beach

  • Old farmhouse with both modern and original style

Lucy Loves

The dinner courtyard has a lot of atmosphere and feels really traditionally Puglian. It’s simple and clear to organise a wedding here and the staff are really helpful.

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Umbria


Casali di Colle San Paolo

Where it is?

Near the Tuscan border; Perugia 40 mins, Florence 2hr

Key facts

  • Ideal for 75 guests

  • Accommodation for 60 on-site

  • Split into 3 farmhouses, where you can host parts of the day

  • Symbolic on-site in olive groves

  • Church on the estate

Why it’s good?

  • Gives such Italian countryside vibes

  • Option for exclusive hire of the 3 farmhouses

Lucy Loves

Views to die for and an incredible sunset spotting dinner setting.

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Tuscany


Borgo Vaggi

Where is it?

Montedivalli; Pisa airport 1 hr, Florence airport 1hr30

Key facts

  • 70 guests

  • Accommodation for 12 guests, with more options closeby

  • Civil and religious ceremonies hosted

  • Traditional on-site restaurant optional but external caterers also allowed

Why it’s good?

  • Restored keeping authentic style

  • Homely feel and classical Italian food from the restaurant

  • Wet weather options for varying number of guests

Lucy Loves

Organic home grown food, this really is an authentic Tuscan experience, topped off with the most gorgeous on site chapel.

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Tenuta di Papena

Where is it?

Chiusdino; Pisa airport 1hr30, Florence airport 1hr30

Key facts

  • 100 guests

  • Accommodation for 20 guests

  • Civil and religious ceremonies hosted nearby

Why it’s good?

  • Perfect for an intimate wedding

  • Close to San Galgano Abbey for the ceremony

  • Wet weather indoor option for 50 guests

  • A beautiful venue both indoors and out

Lucy Loves

The views, the courtyard and the owners. You will never feel more at home than at Papena, it’s a truly special place to celebrate your wedding.

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Pancolina

Where is it?

San Gimignano; Pisa airport 1hr30, Florence airport 1hr

Key facts

  • Max 50 guests

  • Accommodation for 18 guests, with additional 4 on sofabeds

  • Civil and religious ceremonies hosted nearby in San Gimignano

  • Wet weather option only for 20 guests indoors

Why it’s good?

  • Additional accommodation for 20 within 5mins walk

  • An intimate venue feel with large outdoor areas

  • Authentic interiors with true Tuscan charm

Lucy Loves

The views of San Gimignano, the modern pool and the modernised bedrooms. I would stay at Pancolina again and again if I could!

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Sicily


Borgo del Carato

Where is it?

Solarino; Catania airport 1hr

Key facts

  • Great for 140 guests, but can work with 300 outside

  • Accommodation for 65 guests, with further accommodation - 6km

  • Civil ceremony on-site

  • Wet weather option indoors for 150 or a tent rental outdoors

Why it’s good?

  • Incredible historic private chapel at the venue

  • The best of the new and the old: a luxury resort in the heart of ancient Sicily

  • Beautiful courtyard works so well for aperitif

Lucy Loves

It’s all about the aesthetics - the most amazing courtyard and dining space amongst natural rocks. Not only that, the rooms are recently renovated and the team do all the cooking which is really fairly priced.

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